The Opioid Trap
The Opioid Trap Understanding the opioid addiction cycle It can feel confusing to understand how someone might become addicted to a medication that was prescribed by a doctor. After all, prescriptions are given for a reason, usually to manage genuine pain or to support recovery after injury or surgery. The reality is that opioid addiction […]
Dealing With Addiction Denial
Dealing With Addiction Denial What does addiction denial mean? Addiction denial describes the difficulty a person may have in fully taking in the seriousness of their substance abuse or compulsive behaviour. It certainly does not mean someone is simply “stubborn” or “too proud”, and viewing addiction denial in this way overlooks how complex the situation […]
Why Saying “I’m Fine” Could be the Most Dangerous Words in Recovery
Why Saying “I’m Fine” Could be the Most Dangerous Words in Recovery “I’m fine” might be the most common lie in recovery. They are the words that protect you from difficult questions and protect everyone else from having to look too closely. “I’m fine” seems harmless enough when you say it, but it has a […]
Relapse Prevention Strategies and Support Options
Relapse Prevention Strategies and Support Options What does relapse prevention mean? Relapse prevention refers to the awareness and strategies used to reduce the risk of returning to active addiction after becoming sober. It’s an essential part of addiction recovery because the process of healing doesn’t end once rehab finishes. Real life continues, packed full of […]
Staging an Alcohol Intervention: A Help Guide for Families
Staging an Alcohol Intervention: A Help Guide for Families When someone you love is struggling with alcohol, your help can be one of their most powerful weapons against addiction. Watching a loved one’s drinking can be heartbreaking, and you may have already voiced your worries, or even issued ultimatums you couldn’t follow through on. If […]
Can you stay sober in a world that doesn’t stop drinking?
Can you stay sober in a world that doesn’t stop drinking? Alcohol is woven into almost every part of British social life and traditions. Pubs, weddings, work drinks, family gatherings, football, celebrations. For most people, none of this requires a second thought. According to a 2022 Health Survey for England, 56% of adults reported drinking […]
Why Ketamine Isn’t the Escape It Seems
Why Ketamine Isn’t the Escape It Seems In the UK, ketamine use is at its highest level on record, with nearly 300,000 adults reporting use in the past year. For many, the drug begins as a way to escape pain or pressure, promising a fleeting calm from emotional unrest. Yet the escape does not last. […]
The Dangers of Relying on ChatGPT for Emotional Support
The Dangers of Relying on ChatGPT for Emotional Support ChatGPT, just one of many large-language models (LLMs), now has over 800 million weekly active users. More people than ever are turning to AI for companionship, or even to replace a professional therapist. Devoid of human connection and lacking oversight, these tools can actually make mental […]